The Jacksonville Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum’s primary mission is the preservation and educational presentation of the writings of great authors, scientists, composers, philosophers, statesmen, sovereigns, and leaders, from all periods in world history.The Museum strives to promote education and literacy within Jacksonville, with an emphasis on the under-served neighborhoods and constituents. The Jacksonville Karpeles is one of nine Karpeles Museums around the country and the museum founders are committed to providing each of these communities free access to original manuscript exhibits. Collections and documents rotate. Sometimes local artists display their art collections as well.

One of the most Amazing Museums that very few people know about or visit. Make it worth your while and go. Family friendly; Historical.

Beautiful building! We were disappointed with the displays. It was a Disney display. Maybe 10 cases. Not much else. We erroneous thought it would be all sorts of interesting historical documents. They do rent out for all sorts of occasions. If you want an elegant wedding or a formal, stately fund raiser this would be a good place. It also has a balcony. Was a church.

A private museum, one of the older buildings in downtown Jacksonville that features unique (to 1920s) architectural details and it is FREE to the public! Collections/documents are rotated on a set schedule. Sometimes local artists display their art collections as well. The main auditorium has some resemblance to a theater, with a stage and a balcony, but main floor is an open flex space. The building can be rented by hour.

This place is like an undiscovered treasure. Been several times and often the only ones there. The exhibits are interesting and thought provoking and the building itself is interesting, even the lizard in the bathroom sink.

The subject matter of the speaker was so interesting. ...Very pleased.Karpeles is a gem in our City.Just hope Trump does not take it away too.

Amazing collection of some of the most precious manuscripts in human history. Highly recommend. We need more educational gems like this.

Went to a handpan event. The museum is nice but theres not a lot in it. Maybe it was due to the event. Still its interesting

Wonderful Historic Venue with great displays on different subjects. Also, can be rented for events

An wonderful architecturally significant old theatre, with some incredible documents, it also is currently hosting an impressive art show celebrating the first amendment.

Its a nice venue for events. Its a old building without air conditioning. We were roasted yesterday. Not comfortable.

Great venue! I have attended weddings, memorial services, fundraisers, concerts, and art shows at Karpeles. It has some amazing historic documents in its permanent collection as well as many wonderful letters and documents that come through on tour.

Its not a large museum, can probably read through everything thoroughly in 30 min, maybe 1 hour max if you like to go through museums slowly. 5 stars since its free and they have interesting stuff.

A fascinating place displaying documents from Samual B. Morse relating to his telegraph. Very much a hidden gem. It does not take long and you may have the place to yourself. You will see something very rare and likely learn a thing or two!

Beautiful, hidden gem in Springfield!

The place is older and needs a but of upkeep but overall is a nice place. My kids went to Girls Rock camp and performed a show at this building. .We had a great time here.

Gorgeous 1930s architecture immediately engages the senses when you arrive at this fascinating museum housing an impressive rotating collection (there are Karpeles museums in a handful of other cities as well) of millions of historic and important documents, manuscripts, photographs, bills of sale, design diagrams, (every type of document you can imagine!) and many historical oddities as well as an ever changing gallery of talented local artists and a permanent collection featuring artworks, sculpture, models of important ships, and Egyptian and African artifacts. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to converse and answer all your questions but also courteous enough to allow you quiet solitude as you tour the museum, something severely lacking at many larger museums and galleries. Some of the recent exhibitions Ive enjoyed featured designs and documents from the Wright Bros (and sister!), Images of Floridas First Coast, and Robyn Andrews Change and Permanence. Additionally the Halloween exhibits are always to die for! If you havent visited this downtown/Historic Springfield jewel yet, you are doing yourself a disservice.

Greatest museum in Jacksonville! The acoustics are out of this world!

It was okay not much to see but nice and educational

Interesting. A must to visit.

One of Jacksonvilles best kept archetictural secrets! Originally a Christian Science Church this unique building now serves a variety of public functions. Definitely worth visiting!

Whenever people ask me for fun things to do in Jacksonville I recommend this place. Its a gorgeous building full of great art, interesting historic relics and historically important manuscripts.

Great historic building in historic Springfield.

Beautiful museum. Enjoyed our galla event here

Great location. Wonderful place

Never been inside, 2 doors down from me. When they have an event, it gets busy in my area! Beautiful and Huge from the outside!

Free admission, but exhibit are stark. Not for small children

I love this hall. I have seen so many different members of the community perform in this lovely space.

Had some great historical papers in it along with art and things you wouldnt think of right away.

Free, open six days a week, and cool rotating art shows mixed with manuscripts from historic events and people.

Never knew it existed though its old and small it has a cool vibe to it.

Been to a play and a party here. Really cool venue actually

Would like to visit. As I use a walker and their elevator is inoperable, I cannot gain entry. This has been like this for a few months, estimated repair time is unknown.

Ive been going to this Museum since I was a little girl its a free museum and they have lots of different things throughout the year I like to go and visit quite often because I always seem to learn something new every time I answer inside of the old Museum

Learned a lot about the bombing of Hiroshima and that fake news started years ago. This place is a secret treasure that hardly anyone knows about.

Amazing museum with wonderful exhibits.

A great place for a wedding, or a party.

Interesting documents. Apparently no staff available

Great place with wonderful pieces of historic artifacts

Great place to see documents and manuscripts.

Nice venue and beautiful building.

Ive never been

Cool

All collection was good!!!

Awesome place,I love this place!

Beautiful Building

Its very wide plave and clean

Lots of cool old stuff.

Love to read

Wish this venue had more publicity.